Sheikh Abdul Rashid And Ors. vs State Of J And K And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority between appellants and private respondents regarding promotions to the post of Sub-Inspector under the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The Court held that mere inclusion in a promotion list does not equate to substantive promotion, and that seniority should be determined from the date of formal appointment. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the appellants, appointed on 25.04.1979, are senior to those promoted after this date, thereby affirming the principle that formal promotion is necessary for seniority claims.